When you come out of Leninsky Prospekt metro, head straight down towards the river keeping to the right of the bridge to find one of Moscow's oldest parks — the "Not Boring" gardens. Once an area filled with the summer palaces of Moscow's wealthiest nobles, it is now a charming slice of wildlife in the city centre. The park mostly consists of pristine forest, dotted with old summer pavilions, dilapidated stately homes and churches, ponds and quaint little stone bridges. It's a great place for bird watching and if your legs have the stamina it is also a great starting point before heading up towards the Sparrow Hills (Vorboyevy Gory) which provide a great panoramic view of Moscow or along into the famous Gorky Park.
